Conservation

• Food supply, conservation efforts turned B.C. waters into whale-sighting hotspot

  The sightings have produced a raft of social media photos and videos that show the animals in the waters near major landmarks in and around Vancouver.

  Environment

  Jun 29
  
• Why Canadian seeds are on their way to the moon with Artemis II

  Hundreds of Canadian seeds are making their outer space debut on the Artemis II mission — and researchers say it's all in the name of conservation.

  Canada

  Apr 4
  
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• Manitoba to examine potential marine conservation area in Hudson Bay

  Oceans North, a non-profit environmental group, says western Hudson Bay is home to about one-quarter of the world's beluga whale population.

  Environment

  Feb 3
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• ‘Exceptionally unique’ amphibian stars in Vancouver Aquarium exhibit

  The exhibit highlights the urgent need to protect the axolotl’s natural habitat, which now exists in the wild only in the waterways of Xochimilco in Mexico City.

  Education

  Jan 10
• ‘It is really sad’: Western painted turtles saved from what’s left of B.C. lake

  Western painted turtles are now in the care of the society after being taken from Frazer Lake in the Upper Mission neighbourhood of  Kelowna, B.C.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2025
• Critical B.C. herring being used for pet food say conservationists, First Nations

  Critics, including First Nations and conservationists, are calling for a moratorium on the herring harvest this year, arguing much of the catch could go to pet food or fertilizer.

  Economy

  Feb 6, 2025
• ‘Gut-wrenching’ photos show humpback whale with severed tail on B.C. coast

  Conservationists say heartbreaking images of a humpback whale with a severed tail on B.C.'s coast should serve as a wake-up call.

  Environment

  Jul 22, 2024
• ‘Monumental cedars’: Old-growth clearcut next to iconic B.C. park raises concerns

  A conservationist is raising the alarm after finding ancient cedars clearcut just outside an iconic North Vancouver Island provincial park.

  Environment

  Jun 20, 2024
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• ‘Try to hit pause’: Concern over copycats when B.C. whale videos go viral

  A new campaign is hoping to prevent social media shares from encouraging people to get close to whales in B.C., in contravention of federal regulations.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2024
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• Swallows vs racecars: Farmers vow to keep up the fight against proposed motorsports park approved by Alberta officials

  A racetrack proposed for a site near the hamlet of Rosebud has been given the green light by an environmental appeals board. The plan for the motorsports park has pitted farmers and conservationists wanting to save wetlands and birds against those who want a place to drive fast cars. Carolyn Kury de Castillo has more.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2024